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6 minutes ago, WeGuyGal said:

But OP does want to go to the US. She's not being forced. 

I haven’t seen a post where OP said she wants to. OP needs to go to the US coz her employer is making her go to the US for training.

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2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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The disbelief was at the thought that a USC who is not actually a personal petitioner would be allowed to partake in an interview.

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Hi all! I tried again applying and my interview was May 15. And wow, I got my visa approved and my passport will be delivered tomorrow. I will be able to attend the training in Indianapolis this June

Boiler
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Well they are paying for the application and your time so no downside, just go for it.

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SusieQQQ   11,585

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38 minutes ago, francesmama said:

That the company will be paying for my entire stay there and that they guarantee that I will come back. 

 

33 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Probably did not help, how could they guarantee your return?

Exactly.

 

 

31 minutes ago, francesmama said:

Hehe! It's the standard letter given, it has worked for the others in the company.

Nope, what worked for others was their own individual circumstances. Absent slavery, human trafficking or blackmail, all of which are illegal, there is just no way the company can “guarantee” anyone will leave the US. It seems a very strange thing to put in a standard letter.

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OP, what if you don't attend the training, ie skip it? 

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10/16/2017.......... ROC package mailed

10/18/2017.......... I-751 package received VSC

10/19/2017.......... I-797 NOA date

10/30/2017.......... Notice received in mail

10/30/2017.......... Check cashed

11/02/2017.......... Conditional GC expired

11/22/2017.......... Biometrics completed

  xx/xx/xxxx.......... waiting waiting waiting

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14 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

 

Exactly.

 

 

Nope, what worked for others was their own individual circumstances. Absent slavery, human trafficking or blackmail, all of which are illegal, there is just no way the company can “guarantee” anyone will leave the US. It seems a very strange thing to put in a standard letter.

Well there’s nothing I can do about that. 

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Just now, francesmama said:

Well there’s nothing I can do about that. 

No. I can understand it must be very frustrating. Is there anyone else from your company who’s  also been denied?

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And why didn't the application with all fees come from your company if they wanted you to attend

they should have been responsible for the application,  fees ,   travel information and showing intent to return to your country and work there after training

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2 minutes ago, adil-rafa said:

And why didn't the application with all fees come from your company if they wanted you to attend

they should have been responsible for the application,  fees ,   travel information and showing intent to return to your country and work there after training

The individual applies for a B, seems the Company is covering the cost.

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4 minutes ago, Boiler said:

The individual applies for a B, seems the Company is covering the cost.

What i am refering to is the H-3 visa for work training

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/h-3-nonimmigrant-trainee/h-3-nonimmigrant-trainee-or-special-education-exchange

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Seems what the OP is looking for is covered by the B1.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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1 hour ago, francesmama said:

It's the standard letter given, it has worked for the others in the company.

How do you know it worked? Or had any impact at all?

 

I understand some companies may provide such a letter making promises. But they have no say in whether somebody decides to overstay or not, so it's an empty promise.

 

Anyway, apply again if that's what they want and are the ones paying for it.

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10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

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3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

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K-1

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7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

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What's your position in the company?

My brother also started with a B1 visa (eventually got his own B2).  He works for an American company with an office in Manila. He got promoted (then, single, early 30's) to a managerial position (now senior manager) and his company sent him to NY for training. His American boss (top management) went with him to his B1 interview and got approved. His trip to NY lasted 3 weeks. Maybe the consul also looks into the office position of the applicant, whether or not a training trip to the US is really essential. 

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:wub:10-year GC holder :wub:

My Parents’ B2 Tourist Visa Application - APPROVED

 

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1 hour ago, apple21 said:

What's your position in the company?

My brother also started with a B1 visa (eventually got his own B2).  He works for an American company with an office in Manila. He got promoted (then, single, early 30's) to a managerial position (now senior manager) and his company sent him to NY for training. His American boss (top management) went with him to his B1 interview and got approved. His trip to NY lasted 3 weeks. Maybe the consul also looks into the office position of the applicant, whether or not a training trip to the US is really essential. 

Really?

 

Never heard of that before, pulled some strings? I know USCs are permitted to enter the embassy complex, but to co-appear at a B1 interview? 

I-751 journey

 

10/16/2017.......... ROC package mailed

10/18/2017.......... I-751 package received VSC

10/19/2017.......... I-797 NOA date

10/30/2017.......... Notice received in mail

10/30/2017.......... Check cashed

11/02/2017.......... Conditional GC expired

11/22/2017.......... Biometrics completed

  xx/xx/xxxx.......... waiting waiting waiting

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SusieQQQ   11,585

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3 hours ago, adil-rafa said:

What i am refering to is the H-3 visa for work training

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/h-3-nonimmigrant-trainee/h-3-nonimmigrant-trainee-or-special-education-exchange

Never heard of this for the kind of training OP is talking about. We always used B visas for anything like this.

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